Valentine's Day cookie decorating kit with heart shaped measuring cups and candies

Valentine’s Day in Cedar Rapids

Sweeten your 2025 Valentine’s day with the full Cedar Rapids experience!

Stay the Night

Why limit your celebration to just one day? Get away from it all and spend some extra quality time with your special someone. Cedar Rapids never disappoints!

Date Night

Share a romantic meal with the one you love at one of our local restaurants! Plan ahead by calling for reservations and ask about Valentine’s Day specials.

Flowers

Let your love blossom with a beautiful bouquet from one of our area flower shops! Roots in Bloom, Pierson’s Flower Shop and Kismet Coffee and Bloom are offering the perfect chance to send one of their heart-felt arrangements to your loved one. Looking for something unique, like maybe a bouquet of snacks? Edible Arrangements in Cedar Rapids can combine flowers and food for a fun play on a traditional gift.

Sweets

Does your sweetie have a sweet tooth? The Marion Chocolate Shop is home to delectable chocolates, caramels and truffles that will surely be a hit. If you’re looking for unique and nostalgic sweets, stop into Sweet Mercantile for candy, ice cream and a selection of sodas! And if baked goods are more your style, Kathy’s Pies, Delia's Baked Goods and Sweetopia will be serving up treats nice enough for Cupid.

Gifts

Looking for something a little more sentimental? Stop by Scribe Stationary and pick up supplies to a letter from the heart. Maybe you want your partner to have a gift that last longer than flowers and sweets? Looking for inspiration, visit fun stores like Funky Zebra and Illuminations where you can find the perfect gift for your special someone.

Galentine’s Day

No one says this is a day ONLY for romantic love. Make it a special day for you and your gals! Get together and enjoy a film at Marcus Theatres or Collins Road Theatre. Shop until you drop at Lindale Mall or the Uptown Marion District. Grab coffee and snacks at Kismet Coffee and Bloom, Café St. Pio or DASH Coffee Roasters. Stop for dinner and drinks at a local favorite like Cedar Ridge Distillery, Lion Bridge Brewing or Parlor City Pub and Eatery. For a Galentine's day event, Check out Goldfinch Tap + Eatery on February 10th for bottomless bevy's, small bites, photobooth fun and mingling with small businesses.

2025 Valentine's Events

Feb. 6, 2025
Galentine's Gala at the Carriage House, The Carriage House
Gather your favorite gals and treat yourselves to an unforgettable Galentine’s Gala at The Carriage House! Celebrate friendship and fun in style with an evening of delightful indulgence. Savor a curated selection of small bites, delectable desserts, along with some fun signature cocktails.

Feb. 8, 2025
Valentine's Day Pop-Up Market, NewBo City Market
Join us at NewBo City Market on Saturday, February 8 for the Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Market! Discover a wide range of unique retail products handcrafted and curated by local entrepreneurs. Support these incredible business owners by visiting the Market between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Feb. 8, 2025
Pasta & Painting: Be My Valentine Edition, Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
Invite your loved one, friend, neighbor or family member (just not the fur babies) to be your Valentine at our Painting and Pasta Event! Join us on Saturday February 8th at 5:00pm for a step by step Valentine's Day inspired painting class.

Feb. 8, 2025
Saturday Night Jazz Club Special Edition, The Ideal Theater & Cocktail Bar
Beloved jazz pianist Eddie Piccard, who has entertained area audiences for decades, takes the stage every second Saturday of the month with his legendary quartet. This time, though, the legendary love song master brings you a Special Edition of his Saturday Night Jazz Club - just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Feb. 10, 2025
Valentine's for Wildlife, Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Don’t forget to show some love to wildlife this season. Join us for a story and chance to make your own heart-shaped birdfeeders to take home for your backyard feathered friends. Animal themed Valentine cards will also be available to decorate. Designed for ages 3-10 and a caregiver.

Feb. 10, 2025
Big Grove CR - Love Gnome - Cork N Canvas Iowa, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Cedar Rapids
Cork N Canvas Iowa classes are for adults, 18+, please only 1 painter per ticket. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. We will be painting the 16x20 picture. Class starts at 6:00 pm, get there at 5:30 to check in and grab a bite to eat, food and drink additional. No experience is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and the passion for a good time.

Feb. 12 & 13, 2025
Girl Dinner Galentine's at LPSF, LP Street Food
Giiiiirrrrllll! Bring your besties & frenemies and come party at LPSF for Galentines Day!

Feb. 13, 2025
Galentine's High Tea Party, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Cedar Rapids
Celebrate Galentine's Day like it’s meant to be - fabulous, fun, and full of delicious treats.

Feb. 13, 2025
Guys & Galentines Cider Pairing Dinner, Need Pizza
Calling all cider fans! Bring your guys or your galentines to this 5-course cider pairing dinner with Crimson Sunset Cidery at Need Pizza on February 13, 2025.

Feb. 13, 2025
Galentine's Day!, Pickle Palace
Get ready to celebrate the amazing women in your life for a night of laughter, friendship, and love. Pilates, build a bouquet, friendship pin making, strawberry dipping stations & more!

Feb. 14, 2025
Movie at the Paramount: Sleepless in Seattle, Paramount Theatre
This Valentine’s Day, The Paramount Theatre invites couples to enjoy an evening of romance with a special movie event on February 14th. The next feature of the beloved Movies at the Paramount series will showcase the classic romantic comedy, Sleepless in Seattle.

Feb. 14, 2025
Sweetheart Skate, ImOn Ice Arena
This Valentine’s Day, skip the traditional dinner and join us for an evening of skating at the ImOn Ice Arena! Whether you're skating with a partner, a friend, or a loved one, this event is sure to be a fun and active way to spend the evening together.

Feb. 14, 2025
Creative Class: Make Your Own Valentine's Day Jewelery!, NewBo City Market
Celebrate love and creativity with a unique Valentine’s Day experience at NewBo City Market. Join renowned artisan Luke Swearingen for an intimate evening workshop where you’ll learn the art of wire wrapping and create stunning, handcrafted jewelry together. Choose from a selection of shimmering silver wires and exquisite precious gemstones to design one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your love and unique bond.

Feb. 14, 2025
Special Valentine's Day Dueling Pianos, The Olympic South Side Theater
A perfect way to celebrate love, laughter, and great music! Tickets go fast, and this event usually sells out! Don’t miss your chance—secure your seats early.

Feb. 14, 2025
Doug Thompson - Stand Up Comedy, Pickle Palace
Comedian Doug Thompson brings the laughs with a show that’s as sharp as it is heartfelt because when you survive heart surgery and a heart attack (yes, in that order), you gain a whole new appreciation for comedy, and life itself.

Feb. 14, 2025
Linn County Tails of Love, The History Center
On Valentine's Day, headlines often turn to stories of love. Join The History Center as we turn to our community's news archives to find the most touching, most amazing, and most hilarious tales of romance! The program will be narrated by Rob Cline and musical entertainment by Alicia Monee. Dinner Menu options will be emailed after ticket purchase.

Feb. 14, 2025
Valentine's Day Ramen Dinner, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Cedar Rapids
Dinner for two, made with love.

Feb. 14, 2025
Valentine's at Lacayo, Lacayo
Join us on Valentine's Day for a unique Latin American driven, 4-course tasting menu, as well as an additional optional alcoholic pairing.

Feb. 15, 2025
Valentine's Day Party, ImOn Ice Arena
Head to the ImOn Ice Arena for some Valentine's Day fun on February 15th, including crafts, skating and cookie decorating!

Feb. 15, 2025
Laugh Your Heart Out, American Legion Fairfax
Celebrate love, laughter, and community this Valentine’s season with “Laugh Your Heart Out,” a fundraiser event benefiting Go Red for Women, an American Heart Association nonprofit. This unique event combines entertainment and philanthropy to support a life-saving cause.

Feb. 16, 2025
4th Annual Galentine's Day, Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
CALLING ALL BABES AND THEIR BESTIES!!! Join us for our 4th Annual Galentine’s Day Event! Reservation Required!

Feb. 15, 2025
Marvin Gaye Tribute, The Ideal Theater & Cocktail Bar
On Valentine’s Day weekend, bring your sweetheart to The Ideal and “let’s get it on” to Marvin Gaye as performed by Jackie’s Boy, a multiple Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter out of Savannah, GA with multiple #1 records and collaborations with Flo Rida, Madonna, Chris Brown, Sean Kingston, Justin Bieber and more.